Beta-read by Kokoro Rin of Fanfiction
Author's note at the end
KHR characters belong to Amano Akira
Xerox Inception characters belong to me
Target IV: Life of a normal student pt. 2
Part II
As the lecture for uses of Ino had started, Ino also known as the Artificial Dying Will and a technology developed by the Vongola Famiglia.
Matsusashi took out a simple metal rod and inserted a red liquid capsule into the end.
Once done, Matsusashi continued the explanation. "The Ino generator is a device that allows processing your resolution from your thoughts to your Will. It will take shapes of what you wished, in a single moment.
"It can help you generate flame's stability of an average C-Rank ring. Also, it helps speed up the invocation of your Will into the reality. Inside the generator is where the capsule of the fuel stored.
"Each bottle contained your blood that's taken as a sample and cloned 100% that matches your own. This was thanks to Vongola famigila's technology has given.
"Now, everyone takes the turn to queue. Each of you picked up the device with your name labeled on it. Some of your generators were customized based on the physical talent you have shown during the entrance exam." Adding with two explanations and clear instruction for the students to line up, everyone lined in a single row.
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Once they have taken their generator, they gathered in their small groups and talked among themselves.
"On the count of three! One, two, three!"
The group of five showed off their own Ino generator got from the cardboard box after taking 10 minutes each. From a clockwise direction starting from Rein, she held what seems like a bow grip. Next is Jin, who held up a palm-sized blood-filled capsule.
"Eh?" The three excluding Shiku spoke in unison that shared the same confusion, wondering why he was given his blood capsule. Jin chuckled at their thoughts as though he had read them and answered. "I only wanted the fuel instead since I've made my generator."
"Really?" Rein looked at him, her eyes widened in surprise.
Jin nodded at Rein's curiosity and took out a pair of arm-length gloves from his pants back pocket. It was a simple moss-green with a matching color of the circular cylinder strapped around the end of the left glove. He used his right hand to twist open the cap and insert the capsule in before closing it.
Once done, Jin noticed that everyone was still staring at him with an anticipation. Gave everyone a quick look on their faces, Jin asked with a puzzled expression. "What?"
"What do you mean 'what'?! Aren't you going to show us your tricks?!" Chiharu shouted.
"I-I will!" Jin tried to reply with confidence in his words but ended up stuttering in them.
"Then what are you waiting for?!"
"U-Um..." A nervous grin spread across his face. He raised one of his hands up to scratch the back of his head and admitted. "Maybe right after Sensei had taught us how to activate the Ino generator?"
Shiku, Rin, and Rein sighed, knowing somehow, he doesn't know the trick. Chiharu snorted "And I thought the brains like you have the answer!"
"Hmph, I don't see you wearing your own Ino generator." Jin snorted back at Chiharu's retort, glancing at her hands holding up a pair of boots.
Chiharu cleared her throat with a pride grin "Well, let me show you how a real pro works!"
Removing her school shoes, Chiharu bent her body a little to put on her boots before straightening her back to shout. "Ignite!"
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"Ignite!"
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She stomped her feet in frustration "Oh, come on, just ignite already!"
Jin smirked. "So even a real 'pro' like you can't even do it, what a shame," Chiharu growled back at him.
Rein sighed, seeing the two bickered again. She glanced over and noticed. "Rin-kun, Shiku-kun, where is your Ino generator?"
"I don't have one, Rein-dono," Rin replied, and Shiku gave a nod to agree Rin's words.
This surprise had even stopped their arguing upon hearing the news. Chiharu stuttered. "W-What do you mean you guys don't have one?!"
"You went for the entrance exam, didn't you?!" Jin shouted.
"I did, Jin-kun." Shiku shrugged his shoulders, added. "But, I refused when they asked for my blood."
"W-Why did Shiku-kun refused...?"
With a calm yet blank expression on his face, Shiku answered Rein's question. "Because I believed without a Dying Will flame, a person will fend off their enemy with no need of it. Being able to use one for combat showed your incompetence as a person."
Looked at each other, Jin asked with one of his brows raised. "What if there are fights required your flame?"
"Martial arts and weapon alone will be enough. Besides..." A confidence smirk grew on Shiku's lips, confessed. "The bigger their flame they have ignited from their arrogance, the burn will be greater when it's inflicted back to them."
While the three showed a faint nervous smile on their lips, Rin just showed a blank expression instead. It may not be impossible if it's Shiku by his experience, but... What bothered Rin was the tone of his words.
Before Rin could analyze in her mind further, Shiku's voice called out. "But... What about you, Rin-kun? Is there a particular reason you didn't have an Ino generator?"
Focused her attention back to the four, each of them shared the same curious expression with Shiku earlier. She took in a quick breath before answering. "I had requested them not to take my blood during the entrance exam, Shiku-dono."
"Why did Rin-kun ask them...?"
Looked at her classmate for a moment, Rin replied with a calm tone. "It was an order given by the Decimo-sama specifically, Rein-dono. I do not know the reason behind it as the Decimo-sama did not tell me, so it could've been under the Omerta code."
"I see," Holding his chin thoughtfully, Jin nodded affirming to himself. "So, it can't be helped when it was an order given by the Vongola Decimo, huh?"
Shook her head, Rin assured. "I'm sure the Decimo-sama must have his reason, Jin-dono. But it's something of trivial matter that shouldn't be a problem."
"Even when you're supposed to be protecting the Undicesimo?" Shiku's turn to raise his brows with a dubious look on his face. He narrowed his eyes and continued. "I'm afraid that couldn't be a trivial matter when your job is to protect the next leader of all mafioso famigila, Rin-kun."
"It's all right, Shiku-dono. Even if I have no Ino generator, the Decimo-sama had sent me here to protect Sawada-sama. As a Shadow, a disadvantage as this must not hinder me in protecting my Master." Rin assured once more with a firm tone.
Stared at her blue orbs for a moment, Shiku sighed and apologized. "You're right, I apologize for doubting you, Rin-kun."
As Rein patted her shoulder to assure her, Rin gave back a polite smile to say she's all right. Once the young lady was assured, Rin lowered her head a little to sigh in relief. It seemed her classmate convinced of her half-truth she said.
A lot were excluded out to make sure she would still follow the Decimo's order. With what Shiku said earlier, it was now bothering her.
Observed for a while, Rin noticed that a different and specific tone used when talking about the Vongola or specifically mafioso.
Part of her knew she may be over-thinking as her Master had chided her she often worried too much despite it was for his safety. And, it was only her first day of school after a week of the coma she viewed negatively of her classmate.
Shook her head, it'd be a problem if something like this ruined her Master's pride. But yet, her gut instinct says otherwise—
Matsusashi soon gathered everyone's attention with a few loud claps "Please pay attention from here. I will teach you on how to activate and use your generator now."
After the students had gathered back to their position, Matsusashi held up the same rod he held earlier and continued "It's as basic as lighting the rings. But, your resolve, thoughts, and emotions must be in sync to achieve this.
"By order what your Wave energy inside, you could do this."
He turned the dagger upright and ignited a Storm flame, engulfing the blade. While everyone gasped in awe and amazement, Rin stared with an expressionless face and Shiku just let a yawn with hands covering his mouth.
"To use them in battle, first, imagine the image you wish it to be. Image the shape of your flame, how much power you want it to use. And," With a swing from his dagger, it created a vector arrow-shaped flame towards the ceiling on his right. But, there was any dent or burn marks on the wall that the Storm flame had burnt.
Everyone had a confused expression at the tiny damage by the flames. Matsusashi let out a faint chuckle and explained "I've controlled the out of the flame so it won't leave much damage. The more power you use your flames, the more you deplete the amount of blood in your capsules."
"So during in battle, remember to bring spare capsule for refills or manage the amount you have wisely." Sounds of 'oh's' was heard, as Matsusashi dispersed the flame he declared. "Now, I want every one of you to practice activating and using basic skills of combat!"
End of Part II
Here's part 2 for Target V
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